(Huntington, NY) Councilwoman Susan A. Berland was on hand to present an official proclamation from the Town of Huntington to Dan Brown, an internationally acclaimed artist, World War II veteran, Wayne Smith Medal award winner and world traveler.
Councilwoman Berland was presented an official proclamation from the Town of Huntington to Dan Brown, an internationally acclaimed artist, World War II veteran, Wayne Smith Medal award winner and world traveler.
Dan Brown and his wife, Marilyn, founded the Long Island chapter of Friendship Force International and Mr. Brown served for several years as chapter president. Mr. and Mrs. Brown opened their home to countless foreign visitors and helped forge friendships with individuals from across the globe.
Mr. Brown was recently awarded the Wayne Smith Medal, sponsored by the Friendship Force International. The Medal pays tribute to the memory of Friendship Force founder, Wayne Smith. Friendship Force clubs around the world honor their local members whose beliefs and efforts mirror Smith’s vision of promoting understanding across the barriers that separate people.
“It was a pleasure to present Dan Brown with this proclamation,” commented Councilwoman Berland. “Dan has greatly enhanced the Town of Huntington not only through his leadership of Friendship Force but through his amazingly beautiful artwork. In addition, his service to his country during the Second World War and to his community after his time in the Pacific theater is an inspiration.”
